Temporary - Assistant Equipment Manager

The Temporary Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager (Equipment Room) is responsible for overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting, and issuing of athletic equipment. This full-time, temporary position pays $21.10/hour.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Updates and enforces Equipment Room policies and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Submit all requisitions for equipment purchases requested by coaches of the assigned sports. This includes research of the equipment in need.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery and receiving of equipment from vendors.
• Organize and oversee the distribution and collection of equipment before and after every sport season of assigned sports.
• Ensure the proper and safe fitting of equipment for student-athletes. Maintain student-athlete issue and billing record.
• Create, organize, and maintain procedures for game day to include equipment, and uniforms for both home and away practices and games.
• Create, organize, and maintain a detailed equipment inventory of the assigned sports. Ensure that adequate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Repair and maintain equipment as needed.
• Coordinate daily laundry schedules for the sports teams.
• Assign lockers and oversee organization and maintenance of assigned sports locker rooms.
• Assist Head Athletic Equipment Manager with duties including but not limited to laundry services, routine equipment maintenance, fitting of protective equipment, ordering, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment and apparel.
Other reasonable duties as assigned by Head Equipment Manager and Head Coaches of assigned sports.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Bloodborne pathogens is.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is.
• Excellent organization and written skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and appropriate operation, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and other sports-related equipment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with equipment at the collegiate level.
• Computer experience.
• Successful supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift 20 – 30 lbs frequently, 80 – 100 lbs infrequently.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on February 14, 2025.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).